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Data breach affects 1.7 million current and former Oregon Health Plan members

The May 30 breach happened through the state’s coordinated care organizations and included identifying and health record information

Aug 2, 2023

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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. | LOUIS VELAZQUEZ/UNSPLASH

Nearly 50 congressional Democrats urge tighter regulations protecting medical records

Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon, Patty Murray of Washington and Rep. Sara Jacobs of California spearheaded the letter to the Health and Human Services secretary

Jul 25, 2023

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Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Ore. | COURTESY PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Nonprofit awards $5 million to widen abortion access in Oregon

The money stems from a $15 million allocation by the Legislature in 2022 to increase abortion access

Jul 20, 2023

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Oregon’s 988 suicide prevention hotline sees jump in demand

The increased use of 988 does not appear to have decreased the overall number of suicides in the state

Jul 18, 2023

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Oregon expands free health insurance for low-income Oregonians regardless of immigration status

Oregon Health Authority said 40,000 immigrants who had received state-funded emergency health coverage were switched to the new program on July 1

Jul 7, 2023

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With Oregon Health Plan review underway, hundreds of callers a day give up on state’s helpline

State officials acknowledge call takers need more training, with at least one telling a member the wrong information — twice

Apr 25, 2023

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Planned Parenthood facilities, like this one in Southeast Portland, provide the majority of abortions in Oregon. | LYNNE TERRY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Abortion providers in Oregon say little has changed amid the nationwide legal fight

The battle over the abortion pill mifepristone is headed to the Supreme Court but, in the meantime, the pill is available in Oregon

Apr 18, 2023

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Companies that willfully violated Oregon OSHA COVID regulations owe state nearly $800,000

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines owed to the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration remain unpaid – just as they did a year ago

Apr 13, 2023

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little gives his State of the State speech in the House chambers of the State Capitol building on Jan. 9, 2023. | OTTO KITSINGER/IDAHO CAPITAL SUN

It is now a crime in Idaho to provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth

The Vulnerable Child Protection Act specifically bans puberty blockers, surgeries and hormones for patients under age 18

Apr 6, 2023

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Emergency department at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Oregon starts review of 1.5 million people on Medicaid to determine who qualifies for free coverage

A transition team will be available starting April 13 to explain coverage and options to those who lose their Medicaid insurance

Apr 4, 2023